2021 GMC Yukon Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has logged 30 electrical system complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon, 9% of its 329 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,000. A related recall (22V827000) covers daytime running lights failing to deactivate.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 9% of 329
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly powering down or losing all warning lights and power while driving, sometimes at highway speed.
- Some describe the truck shutting off completely at a stop, with dashboard warnings of low battery voltage before the shutdown.
- Several report a 'Safety Restraint Unavailable' or similar warning tied to low battery voltage that recurred even after the battery was replaced.
- Infotainment and interior lighting have been reported to randomly brighten and dim on their own, described as distracting while driving.
- A few owners report a locked steering wheel with a 'service steering column' message that left the vehicle unable to start.
- One report describes the vehicle reversing on its own when the gear shifter was touched, resulting in a crash.
When 2021 GMC Yukon electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 6, 2020, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon
- NHTSA 22V827000Nov 3, 2022Electrical System338,735 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
Electrical System complaints by Yukon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon have?
- NHTSA lists 30 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Yukon, which is 9% of the 329 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2021 GMC Yukon?
- Yes. Recall 22V827000 addresses daytime running lights that may not deactivate as intended; GM issued an over-the-air update to the Body Control Module software to fix it.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2021 Yukon is 18,000 miles.
- Have electrical issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 Yukon?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to electrical system complaints for the 2021 Yukon, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2021 Yukon compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2021 Yukon's 30 electrical complaints (9% share) are far lower than 2015's 361 complaints (60% share) and 2016's 149 complaints (52% share), which had much higher rates.